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Plank

Hold a straight line on your forearms: the foundation of a strong midsection.

Just floor space

How to do it

  1. 1 Forearms on the floor, elbows under shoulders, legs straight behind you.
  2. 2 Squeeze your glutes and brace your stomach.
  3. 3 Keep a straight line from head to heels and breathe slowly.

Watch out for

  • Hips sagging
  • Hips piking up
  • Holding your breath
Too hard? Try Knee plank Too easy? Try Hollow hold

The progression

Your plan moves you up one rung when you hit the top of the range on every set.

  1. Knee plank
  2. Plank
  3. Hollow hold
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